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For Sale: 1971 Mercedes-Benz 280SE in Reston, Virginia

Vehicle Description

This 1971 Mercedes-Benz 280SE is a 3.5-liter coupe features a Brown exterior with a Cognac leather interior. The car was purchased from a classic/exotic car dealer in Tifton GA in December of 2009. The car had been repainted to the current color and had 25,000 miles on the odometer at the time of purchase. The car was shipped to Europe where it lived primarily in Austria where it underwent restoration and repair.. While in Austria, it was only driven to classical car shows and always garaged. The car returned to the US in July 2019 and is now ready to move on to a new Mercedes lover.

Some notes on the restoration / repairs:

  • Approximately 50 - 60k in restoration costs - Some receipts are available
  • All repairs were done with original parts from Mercedes Benz
  • New leather seats
  • New varnish wood
  • Steering wheel original and considered the deluxe version
  • Becker radio is original and was refurbished by Becker
  • We have the original service manual for passenger cars starting 1968 series, 108-109-111-113, maintenance, tuning, unit replacement
  • Original operators manual for MB 280 SE 3.5
  • Gear shifter changed to the older classical model (to avoid rubber or plastic in the interior)
  • Rear view mirror was changed to chrome (replacing the plastic framing)
  • Heating levers changed to chrome

There is no known body rust. It does have a slow oil drip and, potentially, a slow steering fluid drip. Car runs very well and has been checked out by a Virginia Mercedes only shop.

Vehicle Details

  • 1971 Mercedes-Benz 280SE
  • Listing ID: CC-1264132
  • Price: $110,000 (OBO)
  • Location:Reston, Virginia
  • Year:1971
  • Make:Mercedes-Benz
  • Model:280SE
  • Exterior Color:Brown
  • Interior Color:Cognac
  • Transmission:Automatic
  • Odometer:41828
  • VIN:11102612003665
  • Title Status:Clear
  • Restoration History:Partially Restored
  • Exterior Condition:Excellent
  • Seat Material:Leather
  • Engine History:Original
  • Engine Condition:Running
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